February 7, 2007

Atlanta Universities Bring R&D Funding to the Region
Three ARCHE members -- Georgia Tech, Emory and UGA -- rank among the top 50 U.S. universities for research and development spending in a National Science Foundation report released last week. Combined, their R&D spending was $1.076 billion, up 40% over FY 2000. Eight other ARCHE members on the list add a combined $122 million. Together, these 11 Atlanta-region institutions accounted for $1.2 billion in R&D spending.
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The NSF study measured FY 2005 R&D spending in academic science and engineering fields at 640 colleges and universities nationwide. Atlanta compares well with major metro areas known for higher ed. For instance, two Boston institutions are in the top 50 with a combined spending of $1.028 billion. 

Oglethorpe Engages Atlanta in Service
Oglethorpe students are learning through service.
Oglethorpe University is integrating community service into its classrooms, its mission and its tagline, "Make a Life. Make a Living. Make a Difference." Says President Larry Schall: "At the heart of a liberal arts education is a better understanding of our joint obligation to serve society."

Oglethorpe students are still blogging about their off-campus education through winter and spring break trips to help rebuild New Orleans. Now, Oglethorpe has created the Center for Civic Engagement to integrate service into selected courses and connect students with Atlanta businesses and organizations. Tamara Nash, formerly of Georgia Pacific and Spelman, heads the center.

Tech, Emory Slash Debt for Lower-Income Families
Emory and Georgia Tech have announced plans to use privately raised funds to reduce the need for low- and middle-income families to borrow to pay for a top-rated college degree.

At Georgia Tech, Georgia students whose annual family income is under $30,000 will be eligible for assistance -- without student loans -- to fill the gap between a HOPE scholarship-federal grant package and the cost of Tech. More on Tech Promise >  Emory's initiative will eliminate student loans for families with annual incomes under $50,000 and cap student loans at $15,000 for families with incomes between $50,000 and $100,000. More on Emory Advantage >

West Georgia Explores State's Water Problems
Curtis Hollabaugh, University of West GeorgiaThe politics and health of Georgia's water supplies were explored at a conference of 200 public officials, scientists and conservationists at the University of West Georgia Friday. UWG's Curtis Hollabaugh, organized the meeting. His students arrange cleanups along local waterways, test water supplies, and use a floodplain on campus to research water quality.  More >

Higher Ed: An Investment for Georgia
"Higher education is an investment with clear and measurable returns for individuals and society. If we don't make the investment, there are clear costs to the state," ARCHE President Michael A. Gerber told Georgia's house and senate higher education committees in recent weeks. Gerber shared data from ARCHE's economic impact and return on investment studies. See the presentation >

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Photo credits: Georgia Department of Economic Development, Oglethorpe University, University of Georgia, University of West Georgia.

 

College = Financial Security

 
 

      School years add up to financial security.
Georgians age 65-75 with income below poverty level.

Nine out of 10 older Georgians who live in poverty never went to college. Even in retirement, people with more education enjoy a higher standard of living.  More ARCHE research >
 

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